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BFA and Scholarship Audition Instructions

Procedures for BFA and Scholarship Audition Applicants

Apply for admission to the University of Kansas. You must declare a major in dance on your KU application (degree code DANCE-BFA or FADANC-BA). You must be admitted to the University in order to be considered for any financial aid. Application forms, online application and general admissions information can be found at theKU Admissions Office.

Ask two people who are acquainted with you and your dance activities to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf, at least one of whom has taught you dance. The two people whom you have listed as references should send their letters directly to JerelHilding, Dance Scholarship Chair, at the address below.

Attend the dance audition at 1 p.m. on the announced audition date in Studio 242 Robinson Center at the University of Kansas (1301 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045)

Other Information:

The audition will consist of a combined ballet, modern and jazz dance class. After the class, you will be asked to perform a 1 to 3 minute solo in the style of your choice (ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, etc.). If your dance is accompanied by music please bring an MP3 player or CD cued to your dance.

For additional audition information call the Dance Office at 785-864-4264 or e-mail kudance@ku.edu.

Who do you find standing at intersection of art and science? Someone like Natali Diaz-Yepes, who graduated in May with a double major in dance and genetic biology. To prepare for her senior dance recital, Diaz-Yepes navigated lecture halls and dance floors, chemistry and choreography, body and mind.